Japanese Kanji

you

Hephthalite empire · to have one's breath taken

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONエンen

Meaning

Hephthalite empire, to have one's breath taken.

嚈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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